NATIONALISM STUDY OF PRIMARY STUDENTS IN THE FRONTIER AREA OFSEBATIK ISLAND–NORTH KALIMANTAN

Abstract

Purpose of the study: This research aimed to determine the nationalism level of primary education students in the frontier area. Methodology: This research method was quantitative. Data collection was done by distributing questionnaires with nationalism contents. The questionnaire consisted of points that had 12 questions and used a Likert scale. Main Findings: The results of this research implied that border students do not really understand the history of the nation's struggle. In fact, that history can increase patriotism. Border region students must always increase their nationalism because they are the next generation who will guard the land of the frontier area and maintain the honor of the nation. Applications of this study: This research was done in the Sebatik Tengah area which was directly adjacent to Malaysia. Novelty/Originality of this study: The findings showed the lowest of nationalism level of elementary students is to understand the history of the nation's struggle (16%), the spirit of showing national identity (65%), and the spirit of patriotism brings together children on the border area (74%).